Lanthonia longifissa
Lanthonia longifissa (Michelin, 1858)
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Family:  Mellitidae ()
Max. size:  7.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador.
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Biology:  Maximum length refers to the maximum dimension of its synonym Mellita longifissa; to be replaced with a better reference. This is an intertidal species found on sandy bottoms at depths of 0 to 60 m (Ref. 83942).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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